55th Annual JCCASAC Conference: Full Schedule

10:10am PDT

Leveraging WASC for Continuous Improvement: Clarifying the WASC Revised Process for Accreditation

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

This session will outline and clarify for schools the WASC accreditation process. It will provide an overview of the revised accreditation process, including tips and guidance for schools writing shorter reports and streamlining the process. It will provide attendees Q/A opportunities on the value of WASC accreditation and how WASC can work with them to help achieve continuous improvement goals.

Speakers

Nancy Brownell

Ms. Nancy S. Brownell is a fourth-generation Californian with a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in Educational Administration. She began her career as a Special Education teacher and later served in roles including English teacher and K-12 literacy administrator. Currently, she... Read More →

Brian Jensen

Brian Jensen serves as a Director for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS-WASC), a global and regional K-12 accreditation agency. As a Director, Brian supports schools and educators in school continuous improvement and accreditation... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Ballroom A

Session Two

11:20am PDT

Seeds of Genius: Statewide Opportunities to Advance Educational Equity within Juvenile Court and Alternative Education Settings LIMITED

Wednesday May 7, 2025 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT

Ballroom A

This session will introduce attendees to Kings County Office of Education's Seeds of Genius initiative, highlighting statewide opportunities for engagement in equity-centered work that supports justice-involved youth and marginalized student populations. Seeds of Genius is a component of the statewide equity work done collectively by Kings, Los Angeles, and Sonoma County Office of Education through the Genius Initiative. Participants will explore strategies to strengthen community partnerships, leverage statewide systems of support, and implement equity-driven practices in juvenile court and alternative education settings. The session will also provide a space to collect input and identify needs from attendees, ensuring that future equity-focused initiatives align with real-time challenges faced by educators and program administrators.

Speakers

Elizabeth Norris

Joy Santos

Wednesday May 7, 2025 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Ballroom A

Session Three

10:10am PDT

Understanding Juvenile Justice Education Outcomes LIMITED

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Ballroom A

Despite policies aimed at supporting juvenile-justice involved students (JJIS), the lack of a uniform definition, and conflicting perspectives around JJIS privacy inhibits California's ability to evaluate the effects of existing policies and programs. Without a uniform definition California does not have a clear picture of JJIS. This means that California cannot identify these students in our longitudinal data systems or monitor their educational outcomes. This results in challenges around funding for these programs and supports for students when they are most vulnerable.

Speakers

Diana Casanova

Diana Casanova serves as the Administrator of the CALPADS Operations Office in the Educational Data Management Division (EDMD). Prior to coming to EDMD from the Analysis, Measurement and Accountability Reporting Division (AMARD) where she served as the Administrator of the Data Access... Read More →

Cindy Kazanis

Liberty Van Natten

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Ballroom A

Session Four

11:20am PDT

New Graduation Options for Court School Students: Implementing Assembly Bill 2181 LIMITED

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT

Ballroom A

In this session, participants will hear about a new law that provides more flexibility to COEs regarding when they graduate court school students and more options for the students themselves regarding graduation timing. AB 2181 provides options for certain court school pupils to stay in high school longer to complete their graduation requirements, rather than have to graduate when they meet the state minimum graduation requirements of 130 credits. Alameda County Office of Education Presenterswill review the new statutory language, the benefits for COEs and students, and what the language means for changes to practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own approaches to implementation, to raise challenges, and to brainstorm with the presenters and other participants strategies for addressing those challenges.

Speakers

Lucy Salcido Carter

For 30+ years, Lucy Salcido Carter has advocated for better programs and services for children, youth, and families. She served as Child Welfare Program Officer for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, supporting best practices to address the co-occurrence of domestic violence... Read More →

Monica Vaughan

Monica Vaughan has devoted over 30 years to supporting students in alternative school settings, working as a teacher, site administrator, and central office administrator promoting educational options for our most vulnerable students. For the past 10 years, she has served as Senior... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Ballroom A

Session Five